Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
4/23/2025 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Special Education and Student Services  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
14.13 Review and Potential Approval of Amendment to Increase Master Contract with A Better Chance School for the 2024/25 School Year  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
A Better Chance - 2024-25 MC - Final (1).pdf
A Better Chance - Insurance 2025-08-15.pdf
A Better Chance - Amendment 2 - Final.pdf
 
Summary:
A Better Chance School is a California certified non-public school located in San Pablo, CA. Requested funds are to cover student placements for the remainder of the 2024/25 school year.  
Funding:
General Purpose/Special Education
Program Code 16600 Non-Public Schools
 
Fiscal Impact:
Increase of $100,000.00 to bring contract total to $225,000.00  
Recommendation
Move to approve amendment to increase master contract with A Better Chance School for the 2024/25 school year as presented.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Bryan Cassin - Special Education Administrator
Signed By:  
Wendi Aghily - Chief, Pupil Services and Special Education
Signed By:  
Adrian Vargas - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Thomas McDougall seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve amendment to increase master contract with A Better Chance School for the 2024/25 school year as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Thomas McDougall     Yes